Director of Trade Compliance

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, seeks a Director of Trade Compliance to lead a global program, align with group requirements, and enhance controls across US and international operations.

The role involves training, policy development, and collaboration with ITCR and senior leaders to ensure robust import/export compliance while driving strategic initiatives and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law or international trade.
• 10+ years of experience in trade compliance roles (import/export) in a multinational company.
• Trade-related certifications: CUSECO, CES, and/or LCB (preferred).
• Hands-on engagement with BIS, U.S. Customs, OFAC and EU regulatory agencies; knowledge of HTS/ECCN classification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and management of Air Liquide's trade compliance program across the organization.
• Develop and implement trade compliance policies, training, and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to ITCR and other units on trade compliance matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify gaps; propose improvements to business unit Presidents.
• Oversee customs powers of attorney and relationships with brokers/freight forwarders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law or international trade

Advanced degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

R10098227 Director of Trade Compliance (Open)

Location

Houston, TX (HO) - Management - AMG-Corp

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Director of Trade Compliance!!

We are looking for you !

• Remote position
• $155-180K + bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Director of Trade Compliance will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and management of Air Liquide's trade organization by creating, implementing, and driving an innovative and responsive global trade compliance program, in line with the Group requirements in Trade Compliance matters. By enabling trade compliance excellence across the organization, the role will ensure robust compliance within those countries where Air Liquide conducts business. This role will also deploy, monitor and improve the effectiveness of current compliance controls and processes, ensuring there is sufficient focus and resources dedicated to trade compliance across the organization, as well as making recommendations to senior leaders to address any gaps.

• Further develop, implement and manage the company's Trade Compliance program, including policies and procedures applicable to all business units and foreign affiliates, and provide training to associates involved in import/export transactions.
• Provide strategic guidance, training and direction to the organization's designated ITCR (International Trade Compliance Representative) that supports the company's different business units and foreign affiliates on all trade compliance matters.
• Develop or update trade compliance training programs and implement a training tracking system to ensure all associates, when applicable, are properly training.
• Ensure the classification (HTS and ECCN Codes) of all company products are identified and maintained for all imports and exports.
• Conduct risk-assessments of all the business units to identify trade compliance gaps and issue recommendations to each business unit President.
• Identify technology trade tools to enhance the Air Liquide ITC program and improve current manual processes.
• Direct and lead meetings with management to justify the investment of funds for trade compliance projects, such as a Global Trade Management (GTM) system and product classifications.
• Issue and manage Customs Powers of Attorney and Broker/Freight Forwarder Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage the relationship with Air Liquide's customs brokers and freight forwarding agents to ensure these services are processing accurate filings on the company's behalf and that invoices are paid on a timely basis.
• Support the regulatory correspondences for the organization. This may include requests for information, regulatory violations or penalty notices issued to Air Liquide.
• Manage Air Liquide's Trade Compliance electronic recordkeeping platform to ensure all compliance records are stored and readily accessible for internal assessments or audits. Provide monthly reports to the Group International Trade Compliance Officer (GITCO) on the status of projects that will continue to enhance the company's Trade Compliance program.
• Issue quarterly import and export data reports and share with senior business unit management.
• Support the regulatory correspondences for the organization. This may include requests for information, regulatory violations or penalty notices issued to Air Liquide.
• Lead any voluntary self disclosures to government agencies on trade related matters, in coordination with GITCO, Air Liquide Legal and external trade compliance counsel.
• Develop, implement and manage any other trade compliance strategic initiatives.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law or international trade
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in trade compliance function (import and/or export compliance), preferably with an international company with multiple US and international locations.
• 10+ years of experience in import and export compliance activities working for multinational company
• Trade related certifications: CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer), CES (Certified Export Specialist), and / or LCB (Licensed Customs Broker) (preferred).
• Prior demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of a trade compliance program, including training, policies, and guidelines. This includes demonstrated knowledge of:(Incoterms, Export Administration Regulations, ITAR Regulations, Customs Regulations, Product Classification (HTS and ECCN), Free Trade Agreements, Country of Origin Determination, Knowledge of import and export regulations in countries other than the USA, Anti-corruption)
• Import or Export Certification or equivalent experience
• Hands-on engagement or experience with BIS, U.S. Customs, OFAC and corresponding EU regulatory agencies;
• Demonstrated understanding of OFAC and BIS requirements for restricted parties and countries, export licensing (including technology review and deemed export licensing), and reporting and documentation;
• In-depth expertise with the Harmonized Code System and Explanatory Notes & US Customs classification
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a database of import and export data in full compliance with reporting requirements of US Customs;
• Experience building departmental and/or cross-functional Trade Controls governance infrastructure;
• Experience managing multiple projects, processes or project management experience;
• Excellent leadership and management skills managing employees (either direct or indirect).
• Proven experience in identifying, re-engineering and implementing Global Trade Compliance processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or SAP is highly desired.
• Advanced degree

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us‑[e-mail].

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